In an Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe last week, Argentine star Lionel Messi discussed his difficult two-year tenure  at Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and described it as a time he “didn’t enjoy.”

Unfulfilled Expectations at PSG

Messi signed PSG in 2021 after a lengthy career at FC Barcelona. Though he won two Ligue 1 championships with the French club, he struggled to fit in his new surroundings. He confessed Paris hadn’t lived up to his expectations. “Every day, with the training, the games, I wasn’t happy. I had a hard time adapting to all that,” Messi confessed in the interview.

The decision to Join Inter Miami

The desire for a fresh start led Messi to consider opportunities elsewhere. He revealed that playing in MLS had always been on his mind. “I always had it in my mind to play in MLS,” he said. “It attracted me and was something I wanted to do.” The move to Inter Miami offered not only a new professional challenge but also a lifestyle that suited his family. “I knew it was a city that my family and I would enjoy,” Messi added.

Impact on Inter Miami and MLS

After joining Inter Miami, Messi has taken on his part in a team that’s on the rise. He showed enthusiasm about helping the team improve and boosting soccer’s popularity in the US. “I felt drawn to Inter because it’s a new club that’s getting bigger and it’s a few years old. I liked the idea of coming and helping the club to become a greater club,” Messi explained.

Looking Forward

Messi is now intent on delivering results with his team in his second Inter Miami season. He is anxious to have a major influence on MLS and thinks the team is designed to vie for trophies. I believe the present team is meant to compete for a title. He said, “That is our goal,.”

Messi’s honest appraisal of his time at PSG and his positive attitude at Inter Miami shed light on his path as a football player striving for both personal happiness and career success.